Animal Island, in other games, has now changed its name to Tortimer Island. But before getting on there for the first time, you will need to complete several tasks.

Steps

1

Pay all required debt to Tom Nook. Upgrade from a tent to a house and pay off all debt.

2

Get introduced to Tortimer. When you start your game, you will find Isabelle telling you about him. Be sure to go to the dock to talk to him.

3

Wait another day. Go to the dock again and talk with Kapp'n. He will give you a round trip ride for 1,000 bells.

Kapp'n's story can be skipped at a rapid pace by pressing the X, Y, A, or B buttons.

4

Make sure you know about the tour office storage box. Anything that you wish to carry from the island to town, you must place it in the box before leaving the island. This box can store up to 40 items and all stored items will "transfer" to a different box, located on the town dock.